PENSIONERS will be offered free swimming sessions at a newly revamped pool from today.

Oxford University Sport’s Iffley Road Sports Complex is offering the deal for ten weeks.

The new Silver Swim events will run up until Tuesday, July 9 in the Rosenblatt swimming pool, with pensioners offered an hour’s free swim from 2-3pm on Tuesday afternoons, followed by a free cup of tea at 3pm.

The university said the move is part of its commitment to 'engaging with the local community', following a major renovation of the complex in 2018.

Jon Roycroft, Director of Sport at the University of Oxford, said; “It is not just students who have fun and socialise at Iffley Road.

"The complex has long been part of the local community, and we have members of all ages.

"Coming along for a swim provides a great opportunity for more senior residents to get a bit of exercise and have a chat over a cup of tea in our new facilities.

"We’re really looking forward to welcoming the community in.”

The Iffley Road Sports Complex is Oxford University’s main sports centre, offering facilities including a pool, gym, fitness classes and indoor and outdoor sports pitches and courts.

In 2018 the complex underwent a major facelift, with a new café, reception area, improved changing facilities, and a state-of-the art ‘smart floor’ which allows line markings to be changed to suit the sport that is being played.

Pensioners looking to take advantage of the offer don't need to book and just need to arrive at the centre on the allotted days.